It is important to keep in mind that, as a good source of protein and a fat-free and sugar-free ingredient, Hydrolyzed Collagen contributes to a healthy matrix enhancing any active ingredient.

It is thus widely used in protein-enriched products, such as sports drinks as well as cereal and protein bars, for which its protein content and amino-acids balance is particularly useful.

Glycine: a precursor of creatine

The interest of Hydrolyzed Collagen in sport nutrition is its high level of glycine, approximately 20% which is a precursor of creatin. In the human body, Creatine is naturally synthesized in the liver from different amino-acids such as glycine, arginine and methionine. 95% of it is later stored in the skeletal muscles.

Creatine is a molecule which is involved in the energetic system of the muscle and permits a high production of energy in the muscle during training.

The increase of glycine in the blood after oral intake of Hydrolyzed Collagen could help to increase the synthesis of creatine in the liver and to increase muscle effort.

Sports and joint comfort

The impact of Hydrolyzed Collagen on joint health has also to be taken into account in sport nutrition. The demonstrated effect of hydrolyzed collagen on joint health may also have a positive impact on pain and recovery after effort.